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Write the equation of the line that pass through (0,2) and (1,-3)A) y = -5x + 10B) y = -5x + 2C) y = 5x - 2D) y = 2x - 5

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We are given these points that should belong to the line: (0, 2) and (1, -3).

The correct choice is that for which both points make the equation true.

For example, take the point x = 0, y = 2 and substitute in A):

y = -5x + 10

2 = -5(0) + 10

2 = 10

This is false, so A) is not the answer.

Now B):

y = -5x + 2

Substitute x = 0, y = 2

2 = -5(0) + 2

2 = 2

This is true. Now for the other point x = 1, y = -3:

-3 = -5(1) + 2

-3 = -5 + 2

-3 = -3

This is also true, thus the answer is B)

We can check the other choices and no one of them verifies the substitution of both points.

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